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Local council Manningham
Postcode 3109
Population 30,926
Suburb Profiles

What’s to love in Doncaster East

Situated 22km east of the Melbourne CBD, Doncaster East boasts a convenient location with outstanding amenities. The suburb is home to a variety of retail precincts, including the prominent Westfield Doncaster, which offers exceptional shopping, dining and entertainment experiences.

This suburb’s hub of activity is well-balanced with an abundance of parks, including Ruffey Lake Park, Zerbes Reserve, Mullum Mullum Reserve and Schramm's Reserve, providing ample space for outdoor activities, picnics, and peaceful walks. The neighbourhood's proximity to the Eastern Freeway ensures easy access to Melbourne's CBD, while excellent transport links, including bus services and surrounding train stations, make commuting easy.

Median House Price

$1,520,000

Median Unit price

$655,000

Av days on market

43 days

AV Rental per week

$715

Doncaster East Demographics

Median age

40-59

Population

30,926

Median rent

$820

Household income

$1,500 - $1,749

Dwelling structure
House
63.08%
Semi-detached or Terrace
23.04%
Flat or Apartment
13.77%
Other
0.11%
Home ownership
Owned Outright
41.44%
Owner Mortgage
31.85%
Rented
23.39%
Other
3.32%
Method of travel to work
Car
49.44%
Bus
2.89%
Walk
1.11%
Train
0.33%
Industry of employment
Professionals
30.58%
Managers
15.38%
Clerical and Administrative Workers
13.91%
Sales Workers
10.01%

Market Performance

Median sale price
Properties sold
Auction clearance
Av days on market

Median sale price in Doncaster East

Median sale price for houses in Doncaster East is $1,520,000, up 0.7% from last year.

Median sale price for units in Doncaster East is $655,000, up 4.4% from last year.

Properties sold in Doncaster East

Properties sold for houses in Doncaster East is 471, down 0.4% from last year.

Properties sold for units in Doncaster East is 191, up 7.9% from last year.

Auction clearance in Doncaster East

Auction clearance for houses in Doncaster East is 67.5%, down 1.1% from last year.

Auction clearance for units in Doncaster East is 76.3%, up 2.4% from last year.

Av days on market in Doncaster East

Av days on market for houses in Doncaster East is 52, up 15.6% from last year.

Av days on market for units in Doncaster East is 34, down 20.9% from last year.

Sales data supplied by Domain

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